it is a massive adjustment and very emotionally exhausting to begin with. My advice is to let those feelings out, not to bottle them up. People keep saying to me "Oh she'll grow out of it, it's not forever, it's for the best in the long run" and I agree and know all those things but that doesn't take away the fact that it is hard right now, that it is not how we picture our beautiful babies to be.
So well said Wiggs! I am soooooo sick of people saying that the next 6-7 months will fly by before I know it etc etc. I DON'T want to wish away this time, its my babies whole life over again, yes I cant wait to get rid of the brace already, but simply I just want to ENJOY my baby without worrying about clothes fitting, his comfort and being able to cuddle him without needing a pillow or some ridiculous position so both of us are comfortable

Welcome Katfish and Skyesmama - Skyesmama my heart goes out to your little boy dreaming he was 'broke', I dont have any advice other than to constantly tell him how loved he is which it sounds like you already do - I dont think any child would ever tire of hearing that. Perhaps your hospital could refer you and him for some emotional support? I dont blame him for hating hospitals, doctors etc, I would be quite happy never to see another - can you reward him with a treat for his bravery when he has appointments perhaps?

We just had Baileys swimming lesson which was great but I am really annoyed as there was another mother getting her child dressed while I was drying Bailey and putting his brace back on etc and she would not stop staring - I was really embarrassed, now I am mad and I wish I'd just turned around and told her to stop starting and being so rude - Grrrrrrrr